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De La Perriere - Jenkins family papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: De La Perriere - Jenkins family papers | |
| Creator: De La Perriere, Clarence Arnold, 1925-1983 | |
| Creator: Jenkins, Frances Dennis, 1924- | |
| Creator: De La Perriere, James Ernest, 1927-2014 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1930-1985 | |
| Bulk Dates: 1938-1947 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 2 Linear Feet (5 boxes) | |
| Collection Number: ms3861 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
William (1919-1991), Clarence Arnold (1925-1983), and James Ernest "Jim" (1927-2014) were the sons of Homer Clarence (1894-1930) and Annie Lois Arnold De La Perriere (1893-1971) of Hoschton and Winder, Georgia. Arnold, a coach at Athens High School (Athens, Ga.), married Frances Dennis Jenkins of Eatonton, Georgia. Jim served as a hospital corpsman at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base (Cuba) in 1947, graduated from the University of Georgia where he was a member of SAE fraternity, and was later a realtor in Athens, Georgia.
Scope and Content
The collection consists mainly of family photographs, but also includes some genealogy, correspondence, printed material and a scrapbook. There are letters from Jim to his mother while he was stationed in Cuba, and letters to William from his cousin Herman De La Perriere and friend Paul Hosch, Jr. who was aboard the U.S.S. Catskill. The photo albums of Jim De La Perriere include photographs of his activities at the Naval Base, Winder High School, and the University of Georgia. There are group photographs of SAE fraternity members, Athens High School sports teams, and Winder High School class of 1944. The scrapbook contains obituaries of Homer Clarence De La Perriere and condolence letters.
Organization and Arrangement
Organized into 6 series based on record type: genealogy, correspondence, photographs, scrapbook, printed material, and artifacts.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
De La Perriere - Jenkins family papers, ms 3861, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2014.